A Call for Self-Criticism in Democratic Systems
An editorial reflects on the fall of Paris and the collapse of representative government in major powers. It argues the danger lies in eroding self-criticism and independence of the judiciary, endorsing long term state or federal judges and a robust legal check on political power. It cites the Kansas City Pendergast case and praises Britain's judiciary as a stabilizing model.
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France
Paris
Life Magazine
England
United States
Nord
Britain
St Louis
Jorge Mevill EB. Otis
Kansas City
Tom Pendergast
Missouri
Leavenworth
Treasury
Associated Press
Japan Says Siam Indo China Peace Agreed On Points
Tokyo says agreement on the principal points of the Japan mediation to settle the territorial quarrel between French Indo China and Thailand has been announced. Officials say remaining points are under consideration with discussions between French Ambassador Charles Henry and Japanese Foreign Minister Matsutoka, and a final settlement expected within days.
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Tokyo
Japan
Metlin Lon Pli
Thailand
Charles Henry
Matstoka
Board of Stormation
Atkins Resigns Police Post
Hope lawyer Atkins resigns as state Police Commission chair, Gov. Adkins says a new three member commission will be appointed soon. P. J. Pickens of Little Rock and Clarence Wilson of Osceola, who served under the prior administration, also resigned weeks ago. Atkins will retire as Hope mayor next month.
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Little Rgck
Atkins
Hope
State Police Commission
Adkins
Governo Sud
P. J
Jack) Pickens
Little Rock
Clarence Wilson
Oseedy
Sue Democratic Commissee
Hope Next
Npnithh
Ae Ged Oan
Cabinet Changes Since 1933 In FDR Era
A trivia item lists five key posts from 1933 to the present: Secretary of War, Secretary of the Navy, Postmaster General, Secretary of the Interior, and Attorney General. Readers are invited to supply the names of the officials who held these positions.
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Fdr
Franklin Roosevelt
Walford States
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Interior
British Losses Reported Small in Africa Campaign
War Secretary Capt. H. D. R. Mareggson told the House of Commons that British losses in North Africa from November 30 to February included 438 killed 87 missing and 1 248 wounded. He cited Benghazi’s surrender as completing the destruction of the Italian army in east Libya, with estimates exceeding 150 400 men. Officials noted exact figures were kept secret.
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London
North Africa
Imperial
H. D. R. Mareggson
House of Commons
Bengesi
Libya
Kent
Marriage Bill Changes Said to Destroy
LITTLE ROCK The Senate adopted amendments to the Brickhouse compromise marriage bill despite warnings it would derail enactment. The house passed the measure that would require prospective husbands to prove freedom from venereal disease. Amendments would exempt non-residents and require tests for both men and women. The vote failed to pass a stricter version and the debate touched on pension funding and liquor control.
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Little Rock
Senate
House
Guv. Adkins
Beck
West Memphis
Arkansas
Laskadoo
Arkadelphia
Pilkinton, Steel
T A
Old Age Pension Fund
Spencer of Craig
Adking
Yale
Ben D. Brickhouse
Pulaski
George R. Steel
Nashvitle
Stamps Singers To Perform At City Hall March 13
The Frank Stamps Quartet, famed radio singers, will appear in person at the city hall auditorium Thursday night March 13. The program includes a pen and variety of selections. Sponsored by Hempstead county Library Association, proceeds fund library supplies. Program begins at 7 o'clock with a small admission.
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Frank Stamps
City Hall
Hempstead
Thought on greatness and goodness by Demosthenes
A reflective line attributing to Demosthenes contrasts greatness and goodness. It suggests that greatness alone may not be virtuous, while goodness can elevate what is merely good. The aphorism invites contemplation of values and excellence.
Dardanelles Holds Key to Europe in Historic Straits View
The Dardanelles, a 42 mile sea lane linking Europe and Asia, is described as a historic fortress and potential strategic pivot in any future conflict. The piece notes its role in ancient wars, Gallipoli losses, and postwar fortification under Turkish authority affirmed by Montreux agreements.
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Bulgaria
Dardanelles
Germany
Asia Minor
Albania
Hellespont
Europe
Asia
Sea of
Marmara
Black Sea
Aegean
Mediterranean
Winston Churchill
Xerxes
Alexander
B.C
B. C
Leander
Hero
Byron
Richard Halliburton
Russia
Turkey
Gallipoli
Montreux Sonteestien
Council Report Corrected On City Treasurer Absences
City council meeting of the fourth instants involved a dispute over statements about the City Treasurer Charles Raymer. The corrected report notes the clerk offered to sell licenses with a one dollar penalty, five visitors were at City Hall seeking auto licenses, and that action was taken regarding the office.
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the Star
W. S. Atkins
Charles Raymerson
Yue
Bilelingsley
J L Shaver Dies Thursday at Fulton Beirne Arkansas
J L Shaver 53, former state highway department employee, died at his Fulton home early Thursday. Funeral will be at 2 p m Friday at Beirne Baptist Church. Survived by widow two sons Lester R and Percy L Shaver of Fulton two daughters Daisy and Pacheia Shaver of Fulton four brothers James and Reno Shaver of Beirne Freeman and Talmadge Shaver of Gordon three sisters Mrs S B Sheppard and Mrs Ed Cox of Beirne and Mrs L G Salamandier of Malvern.
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J. L. Shaver
State Highway Department
Fulton
First, Baptist
Beirne
Arkansas
Lester R
Percy L. Shaver
Daisy
Pacheia Shaver
James
Reno Shaver
Freeman and
Talmadge Shaver
Gordon
S. B. Sheppard
Ed Cox
L. G. Salamandier
Malvern
Italy Consulates Restricted Movements In US
The United States notified Italy that movements of Italian consular officials nationwide should be restricted and urged closure of Italian consulates in Detroit and Newark. The State Department asked Italian officials to confine activities to their recognized duties, excluding the Milanese staff in Washington from the request while requesting updates on movements of military and naval personnel outside the embassy.
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Washington
United States
Ray Turner Fined for Reckless Driving in Prescott
Ray Turner of Hope was fined 25 in Prescott justice court for reckless driving after two minor traffic incidents. Sheriff Ward reported drunken driving initially, but court records show only reckless driving. At Bear River migratory fowl refuge duck hospital in northern Utah, quack doctors are held by high respect.
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Ray Turner
Hope
Justice of the Peace
Prescott
Turner
Sheriff Ward
Revndl
Bear River
Utah
Greeks to Face 150000 Nazis at Border
News dispatches describe 90,000 Greeks facing up to 150,000 German forces near the Bulgarian frontier. Sofia reports warn of possible invasion as German air power concentrates, while Turkey braces and Russia seeks to deter southern Europe aggression. Britain warns Parliament of German forces near Casablanca and the Gibraltar Strait as Free French leader De Gaulle accuses Nazis of infiltrating French Morocco.
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Associated Press
Assa
Sofia
Garia
Gean
Bulgaria
Germanelss
Eet
Turkey
Russia
Germi
Europe
Dardanelles
Rumania
Black Sea
Germany
London
Geremany
French Morocco
Gibraltar
R. A. Butler
Suez’ Canal
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